In Troubled Times | Jan. 8th

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me.”

   John 14:1

  Beloved, our hearts are not always carefree. At times, despair clouds our minds and sorrow breaks our spirits. Yet our security is not found within ourselves, but in the One we trust. It is not the strength of our faith that keeps us, but the faithfulness of Christ.

  Jesus simply calls us to believe in Him, to trust Him through doubts and fears. He is the One who holds us secure. We do not stand by our grip on Christ, but by grace that rescues. Our love and faith may waver, but God's lovingkindness and faithfulness are unfailing.

  Let us look to God in prayer today. Cast your concerns on the Lord. Believe in Him and in His promises found in scripture. Christ will never forsake you.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Hope Remains | Jan. 7th

  “Do not fear,....”

   Mark 5:36

   These are the words spoken by our Lord. He spoke to the father whose heart was filled with fear and sorrow. Perhaps the father felt he had reached Jesus too late for his daughter. Despite traveling as fast as he could, the crowds delayed him, and now the message came: It’s too late. “Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher any further?”

  Yet why should we bother the Teacher any further? Why should we bring our prayers, burdens, sorrows, and hopeless circumstances to Him? Our own hearts betray us with fear and doubt. The enemy tells us that it is in vain to seek the Lord. The world calls us fools and dreamers.

  Beloved, in response, hear the voice of your Savior: “Do not fear, only believe.” Your trust in Him will not be in vain, in this life and in the one to come.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Seasons of Winter | Jan. 6th

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.”

   Ecclesiastes 3:1

  The streams and rivers by our home looked dark and deep, edged with ice. The gray sky held stillness, and snow still blanketed everything. The scene felt sleepy and calm, holding a unique beauty.

  Beloved, we do not always see the sun or feel warm breezes, but we can hope because every matter is under heaven, watched by our Father. He is loving, wise, and all-powerful. Let us ask the Holy Spirit to help us see God's hand in each moment. Some will remain hidden for now. We must wait until the veil lifts. Until then, trust His faithfulness and love. God is good, and His mercies are new every morning, spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight